Tender

TPE - Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED

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Planning

14 Oct 2022 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED, in the goods industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. They have initiated a tender titled "TPE - Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade." The tender is currently in the planning and tender stages, with a submission deadline of 14th November 2022. This procurement opportunity aims to introduce desktop simulators to support driver training for the ETCS Level 2 system on the TransPennine Route Upgrade, enhancing signal infrastructure and allowing faster journey times between Leeds and Manchester.

This tender by FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in software packages and information systems, as well as those with expertise in railway services. The selective procurement method, involving a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, requires written submissions by the deadline. Businesses located in the United Kingdom have the chance to provide portable desktop simulators for training purposes at various locations within the TPE network, supporting the achievement of ETCS migration milestones for Network Rail infrastructure.

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Notice Title

TPE - Introduction of desktop Simulators(x8) to deliver ETCS Level 2 Driver training, in support of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

Notice Description

Proposed improvements as part of Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will deliver an opportunity for signal infrastructure upgrades by the end of 2029 between Manchester and York via Huddersfield and Leeds introducing ETCS (European Train Control System) operation over sections of the newly improved infrastructure allowing more trains and faster journey times between Leeds and Manchester. To support acquisition of Level 2 knowledge for its Driver workforce via simulation, TPE will require 8 desktop devices to be procured, allowing simplified mobilisation of training at its affected TRU depots.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TPE requires x8 Desktop simulator devices to support its competence and assessment requirements for the introduction of Level 2 ETCS on TRU. Based upon current key milestones, it's assumed these devices would need to be delivered by mid-2026 to allow internal training and development ahead of utilisation, mid 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0375b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028948-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED
Contact Name
Stephen Stewart
Contact Email
stephen.stewart@firstrail.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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